The best healthy chocolate strawberry dessert! A mess-free, sugar free high protein chocolate strawberry jar with 12g protein & just 121 calories. Ready in 5 mins.
Okay you guys, I was not expecting this healthy chocolate strawberry dessert to be this life-changing! Imagine all the flavor of decadent dipped fruit, but in a spoonable chocolate strawberry pot that is totally guilt-free.
I'm not usually a fan of fruity desserts, but I actually finished his jar and wanted some of my husband's too!
I know I say this a lot, but this is really is the best way to eat chocolate and strawberries!
If you have been looking for healthier chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine's Day (or even otherwise) that don't need you to be melting candy or making a huge mess in the kitchen, this is it. We are talking about a high protein chocolate strawberry dessert that comes together in minutes. It is rich, chocolatey, and feels so fancy, but has the most unbelievable macros!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Actually Healthy: Unlike traditional desserts loaded with sugar, this healthy chocolate strawberry dessert uses cocoa powder and almond butter for a rich taste, and protein powder for sweetness. No junk.
- Packed with Protein: Protein chocolate covered strawberries have over 12g of protein per jar
- Mess-Free: No dipping, no hardening, no wax paper! It's all the flavor of a healthy chocolate covered strawberries recipe without the kitchen crazy.
- Low Calorie: With only 121 calories, this is a low calorie chocolate strawberries hack that fits into any diet.
- Insanely Easy to make: Just mix the sauce, layer, and eat. It's the easiest chocolate strawberry jar you'll ever make.
Are Chocolate Covered Strawberries Healthy?
Traditionally? Not really. They are usually dipped in sugary milk chocolate or candy melts. Even healthier chocolate covered strawberries made with dark chocolate can be high in fat.
That is why this protein powder chocolate covered strawberries recipe is a game changer! We skip the melted chocolate bars entirely and create a rich ganache using cocoa powder and protein powder. You get that luscious chocolate fix with a fraction of the sugar, AND with extra protein! It really is the ultimate healthy chocolate strawberry dessert!
Ingredients for Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Dessert
- Chocolate Protein Powder: The base of our sauce. I use a whey-casein blend from Quest Nutrition for the thickest texture, but you can use standard whey like this one from Isopure (make sure you use much less water in this case).
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds that deep, rich chocolate flavor without the sugar.
- Almond Butter: Provides creaminess and healthy fats.
- Subs: You can substitute with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Water: To thin the sauce.
- Subs: You can use almond milk or any milk of choice for an even creamier result.
- Strawberries: Fresh and chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- Chocolate Whipped Topping: I used a chocolate flavor to make it extra rich, but regular light whipped cream or a dairy-free whipped topping works perfectly.
- Shaved Chocolate or Sprinkles: Optional, but makes it look like a fancy chocolate strawberry pot!
See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!
Instructions: How to Make Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Jars
- Make the Chocolate Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, and water.
Whisk or stir with a spoon until the mixture is completely uniform. If you want a thinner drizzle, add a splash of more water.- Tip: Add the water a little at a time!
- Layer the Strawberries: Divide half of the strawberries evenly between two small jars or ramekins.
- Add Chocolate Chocolate: Top the strawberries with ¼ portion of the chocolate sauce (about 3 tablespoon per jar).
- Repeat: Add another layer of strawberries, followed by the remaining chocolate sauce.
- Top and Serve: Finish with a spray of chocolate whipped topping and some shaved chocolate or sprinkles. Dig in and then look for more haha.
Storage for Chocolate Strawberry Jars
Fridge: Because we are using fresh cut fruit, this healthy chocolate covered strawberries dessert is best eaten immediately or within 24 hours. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
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The Best Healthy Chocolate Strawberry Dessert (In A Jar!)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Chocolate Protein Powder, 30g
- 2 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 3-4g
- 2 teaspoon Almond Butter, 10g
- 6 tablespoon Water, 90ml
- ⅔ cup chopped Strawberries, 110g
Toppings:
- ¼ cup Chocolate Whipped Topping, 12g
- Shaved Chocolate or Chocolate Sprinkles
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chocolate sauce - chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, water (add little at a time).
- Whisk or stir with a spoon until uniform. Add some more water for a thinner consistency.
- Divide half of the strawberries evenly between the two jars.Top with ¼ portion of chocolate sauce (about 3 tablespoon each jar).Repeat the layering sequence: strawberries and chocolate sauce.
- Top with chocolate whipped topping (or whipped cream) and shaved chocolate/sprinkles.
Notes
- Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
- See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.
- Quest Nutrition Chocolate Whey-Casein Protein Powder
- Isopure 100% Whey Isolate Chocolate Protein Powder
- Servings: 2 jars | Serving size: 1
- Calories: 121 cal
- Fat: 3.9g | Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 12.6g
MediCompares says
I made this for dessert last night and honestly couldn't believe how delicious it was! The combination of cocoa and almond butter creates such a luscious texture. I love that it's ready in just 5 minutes and uses simple ingredients I already had at home. This is going to be my go-to healthy treat from now on. Thank you for this wonderful recipe-more please!
Haylee Jane Monteiro says
Omigosh I'm SO SO happy you loved this Medi!
You've actually motivated me to make more treats like this! Maybe a Ferrero Rocher Jar?!